Trip to Leek / Hanley 26-06-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
CN69 WBG	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Belper he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Belper and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 279.

Copeland's Tours MIB 279 in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Leek. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street. we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Baker Street and left into Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we continued onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton to Stockon Brook and we joined the Northbound A53 and we ran through Endon and and Longsdon. We continued through Ladderedge and up the hill into Leek town Centre. We turned left onto St Edwards Street and left onto the A523 past the site of the new Tim Hortons. We took the next right turning and parked up. We went in the McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off onto the A523. We turned right onto St Edwards Street and right onto the A53. We ran out of lee town centre and we climbed the hill up towards Ladderegde. We continued through Longsdon and down towards Endon. We continued down through Stockton Brook and we turned left onto the A5009. we ran through Baddeley Green and into Abbey Hulton and we visited Heron Foods. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished and we in the car and we set off onto the A5009. We continued under the railway line and into Bucknall. At the light we ran forwards onto the A52 and towards Joiners Square. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to his room. He watched buses out of the window. Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. We went downstairs. Transport for the trip was Lucky Seven CN69 WBG. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We ran down the hill through Fenton and at Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the other side of Town We exited the ring road onto Town Road. The bus came in through Quadrant Road and we saw D&G Bus 126 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

D&G Bus 126 in Hanley

We walked up Bryan Street and we went to Cineworld. Matthew had a hot dog and Coke. He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw Inside Out 2 at the cinema. When he had finished we set off back down Bryan Street. We called for taxi and we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Quadrant Road and we followed the one-way system onto onto the ring road. We turned left onto the A50 and we ran down Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto city Road and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Trentham / Bentilee 30-04-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63364	Trent Vale, Newcastle Lane	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
63361	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
47520	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Twigg Street	11	First Potteries
YJ07 VRM	Bentilee, Arbourfield Drive	Park Hall, Defoe Drive	26	Stanton's of Stoke
126	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	First Potteries
63366	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Travel Express BG61 KTK. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we went into the Co-operative Food store and Matthew had a can of Coke. We walked back out onto Christchurch Street. We went to hospital in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital and we waited we saw E-zec patient transport YJ20 BNY.

E-zec patient transport YJ20 BNY in UHNM

In the hospital grounds. After an Appointment Matthew had a sausage sandwich and a can of Coke. We cut through onto hospital we turned right onto the A34 and waited at the bus stop outside of we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 536. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63364 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63364 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 293. We ran down through Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham where we saw First Potteries 63358 on a #101 to Hanley. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished shopping we walked down to The News Kiosk Matthew brought Ice Cream Cone with Flake. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to benches sit down on the benches. Matthew had a Ice Cream Cone with Flake. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63349 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63349 in Trentham

As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63361 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63361 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford along the A34 and we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. We went under the A500 in Trent Vale. We continued Northwards into Newcastle and past the hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and into Newcastle bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus to Bentilee. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47520 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. We got up and got off the bus. We walked down Beverley Drive and we cut through onto Dividy Road and we waited for the bus to Park Hall. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it came closer we saw it was Stanton's of Stoke YJ07 VRM on a #26 to Park Hall. We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Dividy Road and we ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 33569 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we continued towards Park Hall. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into we continued towards Park Hall. we headed towards Hulme village. We turned right at the entrance to Park Hall and we ran to the main car park where we got out of the taxi. Once at the visitors centre we went for a walk. We walked around the country Park and we stopped a few times to have a rest. Matthew climbed up to the top of a few of the hills. when we had finished we called for a taxi back towards Adderley Green. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off out of the Country Park. We turned left onto Hulme Road and right onto the A5272. We passed the Scraggs Coaches depot and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran down towards Longton and we turned right into Heathcote Street. We turned left Longley Road and we crossed over Ashwood onto Clarence Road. We turned right onto King Street. We ran through Fenton, running forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we ran along Baker Street onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and onto Temple Street to go back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We saw Lucky Seven PO11 CCG going towards Hanley. Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car CA70 BHZ parked up.

Afford rent-a-car CA70 BHZ in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw dud Scraggs 1 HVT. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 126 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 126 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical YJ21 FWO and ABC Supreme HV22 HKL. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We decided to do a bus up to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35943 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35943 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63366 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63366 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a egg sandwich and bottle of Coke. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #21 to Trentham. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Stafford before We sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto College Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had a Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon with chips followed by Manchester tart. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hartshill / Longton 01-08-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65029	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hartshill, Richmond Street	11	First Potteries
65029	Hartshill, Quarry Road	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries
44514	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Newstead. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-car BT22 LXK.

Afford Rent-A-car BT22 LXK in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 65029 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65029 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hartshill before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we went over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and we ran forwards onto Hartshill bank. Approximatley half way up the bank we got up and got off the bus. Once we were off the bus we crossed over the road and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 in Hartshill

Also seen was D&G Bus 157 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 157 in Hartshill

We waited for the following #11 to Longton. We saw D&G Bus 118 on a #9 to Biddulph. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65029 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65029 in Hartshill

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the hill and we ran into Stoke. We ran along Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed Market Street and walked up Transport Lane and crossed over The Strand and we visited Cafe Delight. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Once we came out we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63357 on a #6 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 44514 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative food. We turned left Temple Street and we walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Hollinshead J10 BUS. After get ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road. We went under the subway onto Queens Gardens and we walked up to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we found a table. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. Later on a had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. After we walked back through the gardens and we visited the shop on the corner and Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We walked onto the Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk. We continued down to the bus station and saw First Potteries 33828 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 33828 in Newcastle bus station

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 126 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 126 in Newcastle bus station

Mum was waiting in the car on other side of Barracks Road in a car park off Hassell Street. Matthew got in the car. We set off up Barracks Road onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a bottle of Coke. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stoke / Newcastle 04-02-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Adj Stop P	23	First Potteries
65030	Stoke, Adj Stop Q	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32630	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, adj Cherry Tree	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton and to visit Grandma. He was also going out for tea. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew went out in the car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we joined the Northbound A52. We ran along side the railway line and we went forwards onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill and we followed the road around the corner onto Cleveland Road. We ran forwrds onto Regent Road and into Hanley. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto the small car park by the ring road. We went to the chip shop and we brought sausage chips and gravy and a can of Coke. We got back into the car and we set off back to the residential unit. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew ate his sausage chips and gravy for dinner, washed down with a can of Coke. In the afternoon Matthew chilled out in his room to wait for me to come and pick him up. Whilst waiting we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 104. Just before 15:00 I arrived to pick Matthew up. He brought his small bag downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We cut through onto City Road and we headed to the bus stop by the flats. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car CN68 FRK parked up by their garage.

Afford rent-a-car CN68 FRK in Fenton

We continued to the bus stop and almost immediately we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we spotted a bus at the Newcastle bus stop. As we got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65030 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65030 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill and in the petrol station. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We got in the bus station. Once off the bus we walked down to the bottom end of the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 158 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 158 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32630 in Newcastle bus station

Another vehicle seen was D&G 126 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 126 in Newcastle bus station

We decided to do First Potteries 32630 on the #25 towards grandma's house. We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs. We set off ouf of the bus station and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We turned left on to the A34 and we to got up near to the Cherry Tree pub and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 32630 as it continues towards Stafford.

First Potteries 32630 in Newcastle

We along the A34 and we walked up to the hill towards grandma's. On the way we saw white minibus YX02 FTD. We continued up the hill and into grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. Later on he had a carton of orange juice. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car to go and pick up uncle Dave. We set off just after 17:30 and we set off onto Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34 and we left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. As we waited at the lights we saw First Potteries 326 on a #25 to Hanley. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500 and we veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we headed into the West End, and we ran past the former Oak Tree pub. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We saw First Potteries 63099 on a #22 to Longton. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 32630 on a #101 to Stafford and ABC Supreme coach YA67 VBB heading Northwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We ran past the site on which they intend to build 126 new houses. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and watch TV. Later on we dropped uncle Dave off back at home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw grey minibus DU21 VVA parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Heron Cross lights. We turned left onto Grove Road and we ran forwards onto Wheildon Road where we saw Travel Express BG61 KTK. We dropped off uncle Dave and we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and we returned to Blurton. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and we sent a couple of e-mails. Later on we dropped uncle Dave off back at home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw grey minibus DU21 VVA parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Heron Cross lights. We turned left onto Grove Road and we ran forwards onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and we returned to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and we chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Longton 17-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63115	Newcastle BS	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries
69161	Longton Interchange	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw white minibus SV59 ZRT.

SV59 ZRT in Fenton

Matthew went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Later on we went to Newcastle in the car. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill where we saw Intercity HX17 OSU. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle where we saw First Potteries 69151 on a #11 to Hanley. We ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We turned inti Hassell Street and we parked up in the Roebuck Centre car park. We walked through the Roebuck Centre and onto High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street. We continued down to the bus station and saw First Potteries 69161 on a #22 to Longton. Once at the bus station we waited for a bus back towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street. We stopped at the cash machine and we went into the market. We walked up the Strand and we visited Cafe Delight. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. We walked back past the Longton Interchange. We loojked at the bus time and we saw the first bus towards Blurton. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw D&G Bus 126 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 126 in Longton Interchange

Bizarrely the last time that we did the bus to Blurton it was also D&G 126 back on Christmas Eve 2020! A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 69161 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69161 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco. We cross over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and ran to the far end where we got up and got off the bus. We got home around 14:00. For tea we had Omelette and french fries and beans with some desserts chocolate gateau. When it was time to go we went to Avon in the car. We set off onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We joined the Westbound A50. At Sideway we joined the Northbound A500 and nwe joined the Northbound side. We ran up to Etruria and we turned right on to the East bound A53. We ran uop through Cobridge. We veered left onto Sandbach Road and we ran up the hill to Smalthorne. We ran forwards onto Ford Green Road and we stopped at a couple of locations in Smallthorne to pick something up. We set off onto Ford Green Road and we turned left onto the A5272. We continued onto Town Road and we joined the Clockwise ring road. We ran past the bus station and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We passed First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned right onto Cleveland Road and we ran forwards onto College Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran through Stoke. As we went towards Sideway. We left the A500 at Sideway as we took the Eastbound A50 We came off the A50 by the BET365 Stadium and we ran Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back home around 19:00. we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road. and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. He watched television and used his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Longton / Meir Park 24-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
126	Longton Interchange	Blurton, Longton Hall Surgery	40	D&G Bus
63179	Blurton, Longton Hall Surgery	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was at Blurton and we to have with his Christmas dinner tomorrow. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had crumpets for breakfast. In the morning matthew chilled out on his computer and we waited for mum to return from work. After mum returned from work and she had a rest Matthew got dressed and we went out in the car. We set off into the estate and we ran down to the A5035. We ran through Dresden into Longton and we joined the West bound high level A50. At the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road and we went into Tesco car park. We parked by the Transport Interchange and we saw D&G 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Longton Interchange

We walked past the Inytervhange and we saw D&G 112 on a #1 to Meir. We continued through onto The Strand and we went into Wrights Pies. We brought a couple of Egg Custards and some sausage rolls. When we had finished in the shop we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67661 in Longton Interchange

We cut through to the transport Interchange and we waited for a bus back to Blurton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 126 on a #40 Fenton circular service.

D&G 126 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 126 before sitting down towards the back of the bus.

Inside D&G 126

We set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco and the site of the new Costa Coffee shop being built. We crossed over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road where we saw white minibus LJ09 EAF. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 126 as it continued towards Fenton.

D&G 126 in Blurton

We waited for the Newcastle bus that would take us to the other end of Blurton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead. Also seen was silver minibus NK68 BFX.

NK68 BFX in Blurton

A short time later we saw the bus approaching, as expected it was First Potteries 63179 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longton Hall Road and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive where we passed First Potteries 47519 on a #22 to Longton. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and ran to the far end where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63179 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Blurton

Once off the bus we walked all the way back to the house. We chilled out and Matthew had sasage rolls and egg custard. Mum wrapped up a few present and around 17:00 we went out to drop off a few presents. We stopped on Beaconsfield Drive and after dropping off a few gifts we went down Finstock Avenue and we saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ. We ran forwards onto Magdalen Road and we joined the A5035. We ran down to Dresden and we turned right onto Belgrave Road. We crossed the roundabout and past the old Longton Cottage Hospital and we ran into Normacot. We continued onto Waterhead Drive. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. We turned right at the roundabout and onto the Eastbound A50. We turned right onto Lysander Road and saw First Potteries 32647 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned left at the end and right into the car park. Once we had parked up we visited thje One Stop shop and we brought a few cans of pop and a couple of chicken skewers. The chip shop a few doors down was still open, and we were tempted by the smell of the chips. We ordered our food and once we paid for it we returned to the car. We set off ontop Lysander Road and we ran up to the A50. We headed Westwards at the roundabout and we came off the A50 at Longton. We crossed the roundabout onto Rosalyn Road and we turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden to Blurton and we returned home. Once home Matthew had his sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. We chilled out and Matthew uploaded his pictures onto his new computer before we wrote the Blog. Later on we wrote an e-mail to the new bus group and we chilled out until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Shavington / Shelton 26-08-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Shelton, Beresford Street	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. In the morning we went to Shavington by car. Later on Matthew went downstairs We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Methodist Church minibus DN03 WKK. we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill towards Stoke and we turned right onto the A52. We travelled alongside the railway line and we continued past the railway station. We continued past the university and at Joiner Square we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We continued to the end and we turned right onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge and into Burslem. We continued onto Scotia Road and we by-pass the centre of Tunstall before joining the High Street near to the police station. We continued through Sandyford and Goldenhill and into Kidsgrove. We turned left and we headed to the A34. We ran Southwards towards Chesterton and we joined the Northbound A500. We went under the M6 and we continued past Weston. We turned right onto David Whitby Way and we headed towards Crewe. We turned left onto the A534 and we saw D&G 48 on a #12 service. We turned left onto Gresty Road and we headed Southwards. At the end of Gresty Lane we turned left onto Rope Lane and we stopped at the leisure centre. Once there Matthew we to use the soft play area. There had been a delivery of new equipment so the soft play area had been closed today. After we had finished we went to Crewe by car. We set off along Rope Lane and we turned right onto Gresty Road. We ran up to the centre of Crewe and we parked up. We turned right onto the A534 and we ran past the railway station. We turned right onto Weston Road and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had Matthew had a Mixed Grill followed by Lemon Meringue Pie for afters. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We ran Southwards down the A532 and we continue onto David Whitby Way. M6 motorway, We Joined the eastbound A500 and we ran under the M6. We continued Southwards to Talke and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards through Chesterton and Milehouse and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We re-joined the Southbound A34 and we went past the hospital. We turned left onto Newcastle Lane and we ran up to the centre of Penkhull. We turned onto St Thomas's Place and left onto Princes Road past the old A&E department. At the end we turned left onto the A52. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room before going out later on. We saw Lucky Seven SF04 CVK heading towards Stoke. Later we went to Hanley on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 126 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 126 in Fenton

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road. we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right College Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road. we turned left onto Avenue Road where we saw Travel Express NK14 FMU. We walked to the end of Avenue Road and we stopped at the benches at the end to eat the Chewits and drink the can of Fanta orange. we got in the car set off onto College Road. At the next roundabout we turned left onto Ridgeway Road. We turned right onto Mawson Road and left onto the A52. At Joiners square we turned right onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew went back upstairs. Later on Matthew went to the adult social at the old adventure playground. We went downstairs and we went in a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Methodist Church minibus DN03 WKK. we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We joined the Northbound A500. As we travelled North we saw Afford rent-a-car MK67 UEN. we came off the A500 and we ran up to Shelton. We joined Shelton New Road and we headed into Hartshill. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We turned right onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the soft play area. Later on Matthew had a can of coke. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned right. We turned left onto the B5044. We turned left onto the A525 and left onto the Northbound A34. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned left onto Shelton Old Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran up to the next junction we turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. Later on Matthew had a choc ice. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Madeley Heath 19-02-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67638	Blurton, opp Ladybank Grove	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
YJ59 GHH	Longton Interchange	Hanley BS	50	Scraggs Blue Buses
4993 UG	Hanley BS	Madeley Heath, Opp Meadows School	79	Routemaster Buses
126	Madeley Heath, Adj Meadows School	Keele, Opp Highway Lane	85B	D&G Bus
37157	Keele, Nr Sneyd Arms PH	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
65033	Hanley BS	Trent Vale, Adj Black Lion	10	First Potteries

Today Matthew was off from his day service. He was nearly better and he had been very good whilst he was at home the 2 days before, so I decided to take him out a bit earlier than usual on our way to the pub. Earlier in the week it had been reported on the Dennis Dart Forum that Routemaster Buses Leyland Tiger 4993 UG had worked on the #89 Mondays only Nantwich to Wrexham service. As Matthew was at home I thought it might be a good idea to cover the 13:40 #79 Hanley - Nantwich just in case the Tiger worked again... Matthew got up around 09:00 today and had toast and orange juice for breakfast, as well as taking his medicine. Around 12:00 we had lunch, which was 1/2 a large omelet washed down with a can of diet Vimto. We set off to the bus stop on Beaconsfield Drive and as we approached we saw required First Potteries 53042 on a #23A so we ran towards the stop with our arms out... The driver wasn't feeling very generous in this instance. We also saw dud First Potteries 67636 on the Newcastle bound #22. Just as it looked like we were going to have to wait 10 minutes for the next #23, we heard a roar from around the corner... It was dud First Potteries 67638 on the #22 to Longton running a couple of minutes late.

First Potteries 67638 in Blurton

We decided to do this bus rather than wait, we could always get off in Blurton or even got to Longton and catch something else to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton. As we traveled though Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive I looked up the time of the next #6 to Hanley. There was a #6 at 13:13 that was due into Hanley at 13:29... 11 minutes before the #79 was due to leave. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Blurton Road. The seats behind us were empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67638.

Inside First Potteries 67638

At the bottom of Blurton Road we turned right onto Longton Hall Road and we headed up the hill onto the A50. We along the top level and we turned right onto Baths Road. We went past Tesco and we entered the Interchange. Once we got there we got up and got off the bus. We went outside of the Interchange and Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 67638 as it loaded up on Stand 1.

First Potteries 67638 in Longton Interchange

As we were taking a picture of the Enviro 300, as well as seeing D&G Bus 191 on the #40 mount Pleasant circular. We saw required Scraggs Blue Buses YJ59 GHH on the #50 to Hanley. I asked Matthew if he wanted to do the Scraggs bus or wait for the First Potteries #6 service. He chose to do Scraggs versa YJ59 GHH so we walked over to it and Matthew took a picture before we got on it.

Scraggs YJ59 GHH in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and booked to Hanley and Matthew honked the horn! Luckily the driver saw the funny side of it... We sat down towards back of the bus and the bus set off out of the interchange and onto Baths Road. We waited at the lights for a short while and we saw dud First Potteries 63096 on the #6 to Hanley that we would have done had we not seen the Scraggs Versa. We turned left onto King Street and then right onto Goldenhill Road. We crossed Newmount Road and we went forwards onto Annette Road. We then turned right onto June Road and followed it around to the left before turning left onto Fenpark Road. We passed the Pool Dole pub an we headed down the hill past Fenton mast down onto king Street. We turned right and we went down through Fenton past KFC. As we turned right onto Victoria Road we saw Diverted First Potteries 53124 on a #23 to Blurton, and F&G Bus 191 on a #40 to Longton. Both buses were diverted due to the closure of Station Bridge Road in Heron Cross. We went down the hill to Joiners Square and across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We passed the pub where Matthew would normally be on a Friday afternoon and we joined the clockwise ring road. At Bethesda Street we turned right and we entered the bus station via John Street and Lidice way. when we got into the bus station we let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Scraggs YJ59 GHH.

Inside Scraggs YJ59 GHH

We had around 10 minutes to kill now. There wasn't enough time to use the toilet, visit the shop or go and take pictures from the car park. So we went outside to have a look at First Potteries 63096, which had now caught us up. We had First Potteries 63096 back in August 2015 from Bentilee to Meir. Whilst we were there we saw D&G Bus Dart 193, which was on the #16 to Leek.

D&G 193 in Hanley bus station

We went back inside the bus station ans we walked down to the bottom and back. Matthew said hello to a couple of people and we went and sat at Stand B whilst we waited for the bus to appear. The stand that we were sitting at mainly has buses arriving and then going on layover. The #79 is the first bus due off this stop, and all the other departures are National Express coaches. 13:40 came and went, and as we had never done this service before we were beginning to get a bit worried in case it had departed from somewhere else. There didn't appear to be anyone else waiting for this bus either... Whilst we waited we also saw one of D&G's newest arrivals. D&G 100 is an Enviro 200 in all over white, it was on the #41 to Birches Head. Even though I knew there was a possibility it could the Routemaster Buses Leyland Tiger, I was still expecting a two-tone green Dart to come around the corner. When it did eventually turn up we were pleased to say it was indeed Routemaster Buses Leyland Tiger 4993 UG!

Routemaster Buses 4993 UG in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we book to Madeley. The bus was nearly empty, and so Matthew took a picture inside Routemaster Buses 4993 UG.

Inside Routemaster Buses 4993 UG

We sat down near to the front of the bus and the bus set off out of the bus station and down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and Left onto Broad Street. We crossed over the ring road and we went down through towards Snow Hill before turning right onto Shelton New Road. The bus went down Shelton New Road and up into Newcastle on the most direct route there is between the two towns. The bus was booked 10 minutes from Hanley to Newcastle which is a fast town. We came up the hill, through the traffic lights and over the roundabout onto George Street. We past one of Grandma's old pubs and we dropped down into Newcastle town centre. We turned left onto Barracks Road and then right into Newcastle bus station. In the bus station the Leyland Tiger turned a few heads and a few kids wanted to know if there ticket was valid on the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we ran around the southern end of the town and onto the Northbound A34. We took the A53 for a short distance and then we joined the A525. We went past Hampton's Scrapyard and we climbed the hill up towards the university. Unlike most other services, the buses misses Keele out altogether and we went fast along the Keele Village by-pass, well as fast as as 22 year old Tiger could do uphill... We crossed under the old Silverdale to Madeley railway and we came into Madeley Heath. We had checked the time of a return bus, and there was around a booked waited of around 10 minutes in Madeley had we been running on time. We decided to get off before we crossed under the M6, and when at a junction we veered left to stay on the A525 we decided it would be a good place to get off the bus. As we approached the stop we saw someone waiting for the return bus on the opposite side of the road. We got up and got off the bus, and Matthew took another picture of Routemaster Buses 4993 UG, most interesting bus of the year so far as it carried on towards Nantwich.

Routemaster Buses 4993 UG in Madeley Heath

We crossed the road and we waited less than 2 minutes before we saw a bus approaching. It was a D&G Cadet so only a one in 5 chance of it being a required bus... As it got closer we saw that it was dud D&G 126.

D&G 126 in Madeley Heath

We got on the bus and we booked to Keele. Matthew saw that the bus was empty and so he took a picture inside D&G Bus 126.

Inside D&G 126

We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus set off along the A525 through Madeley Heath. We passed under the railway line and we turned right onto Station Road to run into the village. As we approached the Sneyd Arms we saw a First double decker at the village terminus. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 126 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

D&G 126 in Keele

We strolled across to the bus at the village stop, and it was dud First Potteries 37157. I asked Matthew if he wanted to do this bus or wait for the next one and he chose to do this bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 37157 before we got on it.

First Potteries 37157 in Keele

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before going upstairs. As the top deck was empty, Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 37157 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 37157

The bus set off through the university campus, and we went around the main square before turning right up the hill past the science park. We joined the A525 and we headed down the hill towards town. After crossing the roundabout and Hampton's scrap yard we turned left into Orme Road. We bounced over the speedbumps and we went into town along the bottom end of the A525 where we saw First Potteries 32055 on a Keele bound #25. We turned right onto the A34 and left onto Barracks Road. We stopped in the bus station for a few minutes and then we carried on towards Hanley. We set off out onto Barracks Road and we went South on the A34 before turning into the hospital. We trundled through the hospital grounds passing ABC Supreme N806 CRJ. We ran up to Hartshill Road via Hilton Road and The Avenue. We went down Hartshill Road into Stoke town centre and we continued onto Church Street and over the A50 before passing under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we went forwards onto Station Road before turning right onto College Road. At the top off College Road we continued onto regent Road before turning left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed the ring road and we entered Hanley bus station via John Street and Lidice way. When we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We then set off on foot to the John Street car park so we could take a few bus pictures. On the way we saw D&G 132 on a #16 to Leek.

D&G 132 in Hanley bus station

Once we were in the car park we started to take some more bus pictures. we saw D&G 196 which an unusual vehicle on the 'Nines' service and not one off the usual yellow branded buses.

D&G 196 in Hanley bus station

We also saw First Potteries 37160, which was going on layover before working a #32 to Uttoxeter.

First Potteries 37160 in Hanley bus station

We also saw D&G 141 on the 'Nines', also an unusual surprise.

D&G 141 in Hanley bus station

One of many First double deckers we saw today was First Potteries 32632 which was on a #8A to Endon.

First Potteries 32632 in Hanley bus station

Matthew had a small bottle of Cherryade and a double Milky Way bar. As it was cold and trying to rain we decided to head back to the bus station to see what buses we could do. On the way we saw dud First Potteries 32639 which was on layover, about to work a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 32639 in Hanley bus station

When we got to the bus station we went into the shop where Matthew had a can of Coke, a small bottle of Irn Bru and couple of chocolate bars to stock up the trip bag. When we had finished shopping I gave Matthew a choice of doing the #10 or the #21/21A to get to Trent Vale. As we walked down to the relevant stands we noticed that dud First Potteries 65033 was on the #10 to Stafford. I asked Matthew if he wanted to do this or wait for the next #21 and he chose to do the Raspberry coloured Scania. Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 65033 before we got on it...

First Potteries 65033 in Hanley bus station

We booked to Trent Vale and we sat down towards the back of the bus before it set off out onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We crossed the ring Road and we headed towards snow hill where we saw silver Volkswagen transporter T55 MLG. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and we headed down through Etruria and up the hill into Newcastle as we had done on the Leyland Tiger earlier. We Joined George Street and we ran down into town before entering the bus station off Barracks Road. After a brief stop in the bus station we went South down the A34. as we passed the hospital we saw ABC Supreme minibus E331 UYC. We continued into Trent Vale and when we got to the pub we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 65033 as it carried on towards Stafford.

First Potteries 65033 in Trent Vale

We got to the pub before mum did, and whilst we waited we saw required First Potteries 67637 on the #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67637 in Trent Vale

Going North towards Newcastle, we saw dud First Potteries 67636 on the 3rd and final #22 turn. Mum arrived at the pub and as we walked in we saw Robinson's PO62 GHY going North. In the pub Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme minibus N806 CRJ and First Potteries 65730 & 66839 on #10's both going Southwards towards Stafford. After we had finished eating we went to the car and we saw Lucky Seven PO60 YGU. Matthew called uncle Dave to tell him we were on the way. We set off down the A34 and then went onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we went Eastwards on the A50 passing an unidentified Ellison's coach. We headed though Heron Cross and we went into Fenton. We then saw First Potteries 53124 on a #23A to Blurton. After picking uncle Dave up we went back up to Heron Cross passing First Potteries 42554 on a Hanley bound #23A service. We crossed the A50 into Blurton. We traveled through Blurton along Blurton Road and forwards onto Church Road. We turned into Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 17:20. Matthew then chilled out on his computer and had some of the ginger cake that he helped to bake earlier in the week. Matthew went bedtime around 00:00... Mark